- CCA News
CCA Welcomes ICVCM Approval of Cookstove Methodologies, Calls for Action to Sustain Growth
The methodologies are now eligible for CCP assessment.
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Clean cooking
See how we do itCarbon Markets for Clean Cooking
CCA is committed to strengthening responsible carbon markets that expand access to clean cooking. Our many activities include guiding principles for carbon project developers, the CLEAR Methodology, and a dashboard of clean cooking carbon projects.
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saves lives
Nearly one out of three people are forced to rely on polluting cooking fuels like charcoal, wood, and kerosene. Such “dirty cooking” is a leading source of carbon emissions and kills some four million people each year. CCA and its partners are working to address this global crisis.
$25M
in support
US$25 million in support to clean cooking companies
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
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5,000+
trained
5,000+ women entrepreneurs, youth, and educators trained
Women play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
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$17.8M
invested
US$17.8 million invested in much-needed research
CCA-funded research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of household air pollution and the benefits of clean cooking.
Explore our workUS$25 million in support to clean cooking companies
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
Explore our work5,000+ women entrepreneurs, youth, and educators trained
Women play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
Explore our workUS$17.8 million invested in much-needed research
CCA-funded research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of household air pollution and the benefits of clean cooking.
Explore our workOur Impact
With partners around the world, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) mobilizes investment, innovation, and political will to accelerate access to clean cooking.
"I have seen firsthand the importance of access to energy and clean cooking. It must play a central role in our work to ensure the realization of human needs and fundamental rights."António GuterresSecretary-General of the United NationsSee the impact
"I used to be busy all the time. Cooking with traditional cookstoves was time-consuming. Now I have time to grow vegetables, which we eat and also sell in the market. Not only am I breathing better, but I'm also supporting my family. Clean cooking has changed my life."Sita BaiCookstove User, IndiaSee the impact
"A growing number of scalable business models are capable of meeting the cooking energy needs of developing markets."Dymphna van der LansCEO, Clean Cooking AllianceSee the impact
Sector News
Explore the latest stories and events from across the clean cooking sector.
- CCA News, Guide
New Guide to Cookstove Carbon Credits Debuts at New York Stock Exchange
The guide was developed by CCA together with a wide range of partner organizations.
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- CCA News
CCA Launches Interim Code of Conduct to Ensure Responsible Carbon Finance in Clean Cooking
This landmark framework aims to ensure integrity, transparency, fairness, and sustainability in carbon finance.
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Sector Resources
Learn about the latest innovations, research, investment trends, and strategies to accelerate access to clean cooking.
- Carbon Finance
Buyer’s Guide to High-Quality Cookstove Carbon Credits
The guide equips corporate buyers with the tools and insights to support high-quality projects.
- Carbon Finance
Bank Financing for Clean Cooking Carbon Projects
This CCA-hosted event highlighted perspectives from banks, development finance institutions, and carbon project developers.
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- Users
Reducing Fuel Stacking – A Survey Tool for the Clean Cooking Industry
This theory- and evidence-based toolkit is designed to support any organization whose remit involves understanding and changing fuel stacking behavior.